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I keep having to replace tap washer

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  • 05-09-2020 9:29am
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    duffysfarm
    Registered Users Posts: 847 ✭✭✭


    Like the title says i keep having to replace the tap washer in kitchen. It will last about 4 months then due to dripping i will have to change again. The water is high pressure and seems to be a lot of lime in it if that makes a difference. Anyone any idea why the washer keeps going?


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    Dtp1979
    Registered Users Posts: 12,755 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    duffysfarm wrote: »
    Like the title says i keep having to replace the tap washer in kitchen. It will last about 4 months then due to dripping i will have to change again. The water is high pressure and seems to be a lot of lime in it if that makes a difference. Anyone any idea why the washer keeps going?

    Change the tap


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    duffysfarm
    Registered Users Posts: 847 ✭✭✭duffysfarm


    brilliant!!
    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    Change the tap


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    _Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 18,517 ✭✭✭✭_Brian


    duffysfarm wrote: »
    brilliant!!

    It’s true.
    The sealing surface is likely damaged and destroying the washers.


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    jimf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭jimf


    bite the bullet

    spend the cash tap is ballcocked sealing surface as already stated above


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    JustAThought
    Registered Users Posts: 5,324 ✭✭✭JustAThought


    I’ve a similar problem - not a high pressure tap but very high lime content. Two times ago I replaced the whole unit both upstairs and downstairs (kitchen sink) but its cheaper just to replace the 10 cent washer! Same with flusher washer in toilet - again - far cheaper than replacing the whole unit.


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    greasepalm
    Registered Users Posts: 5,267 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    Me thinks its time for a water treatment install,washing machine,dish washer,kettle,immersion,will also give shorter life.


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    Marlay
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Marlay


    What about trying to reseat the tap? https://www.screwfix.ie/p/monument-tools-tap-reseating-tool/89487


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    Dtp1979
    Registered Users Posts: 12,755 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Marlay wrote: »
    What about trying to reseat the tap? https://www.screwfix.ie/p/monument-tools-tap-reseating-tool/89487

    Pointless on a mains tap


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